Shōmen Uchi – Kote Gaeshi Basic Variation (Inside Two-Atemi Shihō Nage Entry)

This sequence uses the same entry as Nishio Sensei’s Shihō Nage. As Uke attacks with Shōmen Uchi on Tori’s rear-leg side, Tori first delivers an Atemi to the face before parrying.
To enter and deliver the preemptive strike, Tori adjusts his footwork: if his feet are on the same line, he moves the front foot slightly inwards to position himself better; if the feet are wider apart, he steps the front foot back to align nearly with the rear foot, then takes the same inward step.
After the initial Atemi, as Uke lowers his arm, Tori maintains contact and guides it downward without grabbing, while delivering a second vertical descending Atemi (similar to Shōmen Uchi). As he lowers this second arm, Tori continues the motion, turning the downward action into a circular path that draws Uke’s arm inward. This creates space for Tori to get to the outside and do a Tenkan pivot, ending side-by side with Uke, as he grabs Uke's wrist.
Tori then finishes by stepping his lead leg back, drawing Uke into a turn to face him, and applying Kote Gaeshi. Once Uke falls, Tori manteins control.